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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981  
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I've contacted the Sidesteps and they say they don't galvanise just zinc coat.
BTW what's the part number of the side steps and associated bits. Merlin |
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29th Jul 2018 5:21pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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galvanizing is zinc coating? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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29th Jul 2018 5:55pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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They specifically said they don't do hot dips but they do zinc finish. Merlin
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29th Jul 2018 6:28pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Not knowing the difference (or if the same) I did a little googling...
Galvanized Plating vs Zinc Plating Two processes that are popular in the metal finishing industry are galvanized plating and zinc plating. We listed some of the similarities and differences here to help companies make the right choice for their product. � Galvanized and Zinc Plating Compared Both processes use zinc coating as protective layer for a substrate/metal Galvanized plating produces a metal finish that looks dull and has a rough surface; zinc plating, on the other hand, looks shiny and pretty. Zinc metal plating is preferred for those who also aim for aesthetics; galvanized produces a fairly strong material that prevents corrosion (more protection) in many circumstances. Zinc plating is also preferred for those who need superficial protection, for indoor use, and in dry environment; galvanized plating is commonly used for outdoors or in a more wet (or hot) environment. With galvanized plating, a process called hot-dip galvanizing is used, which is a process of coating a substrate by passing the material through a molten bath of zinc at a temperature of about 460 degree Celsius. The resulting finish can be used in a place where the temperature is 200 degree Celsius and below; the zinc coating can peel when the material is exposed to temperature of more than 200 degree Celsius. With zinc plating, the process involves cleaning the metal surface with an alkaline detergent, then, treating the substrate with acid for rust removal; the protective coating (zinc) is deposited by immersing the substrate in a chemical bath containing dissolved zinc. (See more on zinc metal plating) With zinc plating, the coating is only typically 3 microns thick; with galvanized plating, the result is typically 50 microns thick, which therefore provides much more protection against corrosion. Zinc plating is a popular choice for coating nuts, bolts, washers, metal stampings, automotive parts, fabricated parts for industrial applications, as well as sheet metals; galvanized plating is used in a multitude of materials in the construction industry, including large structural shapes. James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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29th Jul 2018 7:04pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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Are Sidesteps the best/cheapest?
BTW what's the part number of the side steps and associated bits. Merlin |
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31st Jul 2018 10:21am |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Is that photo current or from 2 years ago? I may do the same - did you pre-treat the galvanised surface with this or similar before the Raptor coat? |
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31st Jul 2018 11:41am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20626
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Hot dipped is far far superior TheThunder Rolls🇬🇧🇺🇸
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31st Jul 2018 11:51am |
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| Tardis Member Since: 24 Nov 2017 Location: Hannover Posts: 22  
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2 years ago some days after the coating. The coat is still mostly intact except for a little chipping where the zinc surface is now showing - some stones were harder than U-Pol.
Exactly this one, yes. |
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31st Jul 2018 12:29pm |
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